Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association, in conjunction with Wells Fargo, released the final standings in the 41st annual Wells Fargo Cup competitions for the 2019-2020 academic year. The award recognizes the high schools that achieve…
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – What is more interesting than the upcoming debates between candidates for major political offices? Of course, it is the debate about the debates. Some friends, well-informed and experienced in political activities, say the…
Raleigh, NC – After opening two new stores in the triangle, Wegmans is looking forward to expanding it’s footprint in central Carolina. Wegmans Chapel Hill and Wake Forest stores are scheduled to open next year—Chapel Hill in early spring, and…
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – I hope the statute of limitations has run on any of my violations of the Hatch Act and campaign contribution limits during the unconventional warfare exercises in the North Carolina Sandhills in 1964.…
Chapel Hill, NC – NC Phase 2.5 went into effect Friday, September 4, at 5 pm. In this phase, mass gathering numbers have increased. Effective September 8, NCHSAA member schools can abide by those numbers: a total of 25 persons…
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – He had to tell me that my beloved Uncle Remus was not coming back—ever. Randall Kenan was jovial, kind, and wise, not unlike the Uncle Remus he was taking away from me. Kenan,…
By Lindsay Marchello Raleigh, NC – University of North Carolina leaders, students, and faculty are blaming each other for the growing number of COVID-19 cases on campuses. But it’s unclear where the fault lies. Plenty of fingers were pointed at…
by Kari Travis Raleigh, NC – UNC Chapel Hill’s move to online-only classes means students should get their money back — with the option to withdraw or defer their enrollment, says one member of the University of North Carolina System…
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Can any of North Carolina’s great roadside eateries and local joints survive the coronavirus? I have my doubts. So does UNC-Press. It has put the release of an updated and revised edition of…
Chapel Hill, NC – On July 23, 2020 the NCHSAA Board of Directors voted to provide Phase Two guidance to member schools regarding summer conditioning and workout activities. As always, please consult with your school and LEA administrators relative to…